Fasting Before Communion: Intention, Water, and Medicine
A tradition-sensitive Christian guide to preparing for Communion with prayer, wisdom, and respect for your church’s own fasting practice.
Historical Fasting
Fasting has been practiced by God’s people for thousands of years. From the pages of Scripture to the life of the early Church and throughout Christian history, believers have used fasting as a way to seek God’s presence, express repentance, pursue spiritual renewal, and deepen their dependence upon Him.
In this category, you’ll explore the rich history of fasting through detailed studies of biblical figures such as Moses, David, Ezra, Esther, Daniel, Nehemiah, Jesus, Paul, and the early disciples. Discover why they fasted, how they fasted, and what their experiences teach us about faith, prayer, obedience, and spiritual transformation.
You’ll also find resources tracing the development of fasting throughout Church history, including the practices of the early Christians, the Desert Fathers, medieval monastic communities, Orthodox fasting practices, Catholic fasting rhythms, fasting in the Jewish faith, the Protestant Reformers, revival movements, missionary pioneers, and contemporary Christian traditions. Learn how fasting has shaped worship, discipleship, and spiritual formation across different eras and cultures.
Whether you’re interested in a specific biblical fast, the history of Christian spiritual disciplines, or the role of fasting in the life of the Church throughout the centuries, these resources provide a deeper understanding of how generations of believers have sought God through fasting and prayer.
Why Christian Fasting Calendars Can Feel Confusing: Apostles’ Fast, Lent, and Local Practice
A gentle guide to why Christian fasting calendars differ across traditions, how to avoid pressure or confusion, and how to keep prayer at the centre of seasonal fasting.
When the Apostles’ Fast Feels Hard: Gentle Encouragement to Keep Going
Gentle encouragement for the middle of the Apostles’ Fast, with practical reset steps for prayer, focus, self-control, and returning to God without shame.
Ash Wednesday Fasting and Reflection: Beginning Lent With Prayer, Not Pressure
A gentle Christian guide to Ash Wednesday fasting, reflection, and prayer for Lent, with practical steps, caution language, and a grace-centered way to begin the season.
Holy Week Fasting Prayer Plan: A Gentle Christian Rhythm from Palm Sunday to Easter
A gentle Holy Week fasting prayer plan for Christians who want to walk from Palm Sunday to Easter with Scripture, reflection, and wise spiritual intention.
Good Friday Fasting and Prayer: A Gentle Christian Reflection on the Cross
A gentle Christian guide to Good Friday fasting, prayer, reflection, and non-food alternatives for believers who want to remember the cross without pressure or performance.
